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Natan Slifkin challenges the charedi claim that yeshiva students' Torah study is crucial for Israel's protection, pointing out the lack of any effort to incr...

Natan Slifkin explores the symbolic significance of the flower Helichrysum sanguineum, also known as dam ha-maccabim or the "blood of the Maccabees," in Isra...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the enduring significance of miracles in Jewish life, drawing parallels between the ancient Hanukkah miracles and the contemporary ...

Natan Slifkin shares insights from Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib, a Palestinian from Gaza, who provides a critical perspective on Hamas's role in perpetuating the Gaz...

Natan Slifkin challenges a common Charedi belief that Israel's military success is solely dependent on Torah study rather than military preparedness. Citing ...

An advertisement in Mea Shearim, a charedi neighborhood in Jerusalem, exemplifies the disconnection some ultra-Orthodox communities feel towards the ongoing ...

Natan Slifkin explores the phenomenon of what he terms "Israelopathic" Israelis, referring to a group of Israelis who harbor a deep-seated animosity towards ...

This article delves into a rare interview with three anonymous charedi rabbis, providing insight into the tensions within Haredi society and its opposition t...

Natan Slifkin critiques Rabbi Uri Deutsch's comments from a recent Agudah convention, where Deutsch suggested that American Torah Jews shouldn't feel too ups...

Natan Slifkin critiques a recent episode of the Headlines podcast on the topic of achdus (unity) and its implications for charedi involvement in the Israeli ...

Natan Slifkin explores the significance of a new set of IDF action figures called 'Giborei Yisrael' (Israeli Heroes), which celebrate the diversity and heroi...

The article discusses a shift within certain chassidic communities in Israel, particularly the Belz, in response to growing economic and security challenges ...

Natan Slifkin tackles the complex issue of drafting charedi Jews into the Israeli army, highlighting both practical and ideological challenges. Practically, ...

Natan Slifkin explores the diverse spectrum of opinions regarding Israel and the Palestinians, categorizing them into seven distinct ideological positions ra...

Marking the anniversary of the UN's Partition Plan for Palestine, Natan Slifkin explores the divergent Jewish and Arab reactions to the proposal that allocat...

Natan Slifkin discusses the contentious issue of draft-dodging among Charedi Jews in Israel, highlighting the tension between military service and traditiona...

Natan Slifkin explores the strategic and philosophical implications of engaging with criticisms against Jewish practices and Israel. He argues for the use of...

Natan Slifkin reflects on his past views regarding the avoidance of military service by charedi Jews, questioning the theological justification for exempting...

Natan Slifkin announces two speaking engagements in New Jersey—one in a private home in Lawrence to raise funds for his museum dedicated to Biblical Natural ...

Natan Slifkin critiques Rav Moshe Hillel Hirsch's assertion that charedi Torah study and supposed acts of chessed (kindness) are vital for Israel's survival,...

Natan Slifkin shares his experience of obtaining a permit to enter Canada, while also planning a future visit to the US, with a particular interest in Florid...

Rabbi Natan Slifkin shares his travel mishap while on his way to Toronto for a scheduled engagement as a scholar-in-residence. Despite holding a British pass...

Natan Slifkin discusses the provocative campaign by Tzeva Shachor in Israel, a group dedicated to preventing the arrest of yeshiva students who evade militar...

In this exploration by Natan Slifkin, the focus is a clarification of phrases used in the Talmud that are often associated with Torah study and its practice....

The article by Natan Slifkin examines the argument that Torah study is as essential to national defense as serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), speci...

Natan Slifkin examines the controversy surrounding the poppy's symbolism for both Israelis and Palestinians, against the backdrop of cultural appropriation c...

Natan Slifkin critically examines the usage of the term 'parasite' to describe the haredi community, noting its historically antisemitic connotations and con...

Natan Slifkin critiques the American Jewish perspective on achdus (unity), which he sees as overly passive and not aligned with Torah values demanding active...

Natan Slifkin highlights the political upheaval in Israel following Prime Minister Netanyahu's dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, attributing it to ...

Natan Slifkin addresses persistent myths regarding Charedim and military service in Israel, providing factual rebuttals to ten common misconceptions. He clar...

Natan Slifkin explores the charedi community's separation from Klal Yisrael, highlighting its consequences and historical context. While charedi groups maint...

Natan Slifkin criticizes the charedi community for its lack of participation in Israel's national defense and its absence of compensatory acts of chesed. Sli...

The tension between Israel's dati-leumi and charedi communities has culminated in a crisis, fueled by the charedi community's persistent refusal to serve in ...

Natan Slifkin shares his internal struggle with confronting communal norms regarding military service among charedi Jews. Despite his reluctance, fear, and d...

Roshei Yeshiva from the Dati-Leumi community are voicing their opposition to charedi exemptions from Israeli military service amid the ongoing conflict affec...

Natan Slifkin discusses the juxtaposition between the charedi community's reluctance to serve in the Israeli Defense Forces and the religious interpretation ...

Natan Slifkin shares updates from the Biblical Museum of Natural History, highlighting the growing collection of unique Noah's Ark models from around the wor...

Natan Slifkin explores the intersection of evolution and Judaism, challenging the common belief that evolutionary theory is antithetical to Jewish theology. ...

Natan Slifkin reflects on his recent meeting with Natan Sharansky, a hero who endured persecution in the Soviet Gulag and became an advocate for freedom. Sli...

Rabbi Dr. Natan Slifkin critiques the narratives presented in Jewish Action magazine regarding communal unity and contributions to Israeli society, particula...

Natan Slifkin critiques the superficial understanding of 'achdus' or unity emphasized during Sukkot, arguing that true achdus involves proactively taking res...

Rav Melamed, author of Peninei Halacha, offers a distinct perspective on the Yom Kippur practice of Viduy, typically focused on confession and regret. In a s...

Natan Slifkin reflects on the twentieth anniversary of the Great Torah-Science Controversy, when his books integrating Torah with scientific perspectives wer...

Natan Slifkin explores the debate between traditional Torah perspectives and the Charedi concept of Daas Torah concerning military service and divine assista...

Living through the traumatic events of October 7, 2023, Rabbi Natan Slifkin reflects on the emotional and societal impact on Jews, particularly in Israel. De...

Natan Slifkin explores the disparity in responses to war between Israel's charedi and dati-leumi communities, particularly during the High Holidays. Slifkin ...

Reflecting on the distressing end to a tumultuous year for Israel, Natan Slifkin discusses the impact of recent terrorist incidents, including a deadly attac...

Reflecting on a year marked by severe challenges and surprising developments, Natan Slifkin discusses the unpredictability of life, referencing recent geopol...

Natan Slifkin shares his inspired yet belated idea to write a more accessible book on animals and the Torah, building on his previous work, "The Torah Encycl...

The piece by Natan Slifkin critiques the stance of certain Orthodox Jewish groups, such as Torah uMesorah, against drafting Haredi men into the IDF, contrast...